The average train between Cardiff and Castres takes 16h 42m and the fastest train takes 12h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Castres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Castres. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Castres at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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20h 32m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Castres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Castres. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Castres station via London Paddington station, Paris Nord station and Toulouse Matabiau station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
Cardiff to Castres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Castres station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Castres is 964.9 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 39m.